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St. Barbara Elementary School

5306 W Mcfadden Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704-0927 -

School Notes Overview:

St Barbara Elementary School is a Kindergarten through 8th Grade Catholic Parish School. St. Barbara Catholic School exists to support and complement the parents in their responsibility to be the primary educators of their children. The overall mission of St. Barbara Catholic School is to teach the Gospel, and to model Jesus Christ. Its primary goals are to assist students to grow into the fullness of life in Jesus, to be members of the community of believers, and to teach the redeeming message of God's love. The focus, therefore, is on the development of the whole person: physically, intellectually, morally, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. Recognizing that a Catholic School should be available to all who desire this educational environment, the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Orange strive to accept everyone for whom an appropriate program can be designed and implemented....

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School Overview:

	St. Barbara Elementary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1963
County	Orange County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	454 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	83%	40%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 46 students
	Grade 1 - 62 students
	Grade 2 - 48 students
	Grade 3 - 58 students
	Grade 4 - 45 students
	Grade 5 - 58 students
	Grade 6 - 49 students
	Grade 7 - 44 students
	Grade 8 - 44 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	23 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$4,150
Head of School	Mrs. Judith Bloom
Admissions Director	Karen Atencion
Sport
Total Sports Offered	4
	Sports
	Basketball	Flag Football
	Softball	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	3
	Extracurriculars
	Academic Decathlon	School Newspaper
	Student Choir

School Notes:

St. Barbara School Mission: St. Barbara School is a Catholic Parish School, serving families in the cities of Santa Ana, CA and other near-by locations in Orange County. Our mission is to create a safe, Catholic, Christian environment in which our sturdents are able to become individuals of faith who live the Gospel message, life-long learners, confident effective communicators, responsible citizens in our community, and respectful, health-conscious individuals.
School-wide Learning Expectations
Within a safe Catholic, Christian environment, St. Barbara School provides instruction which enhances the academic, spiritual, aesthetic, social and physical growth of our students. Therefore, our students are capable of being:
Individuals of faith who live the Gospel message by: Understanding and valuing basic elements of Catholicism. Growing in their relationship with Christ. Developing and growing in their prayer life. Working to achieve social justice. Reflecting God's infinite love in relationships with others. Contributing time, talent, and treasure to the Church community
Life-long learners with a solid foundation of knowledge who can: Demonstrate competency in the basic skills. Think critically and solve problems. Develop study skills rooted in self-discipline and motivation. Utilize technology to facilitate learning. Appreciate creativity and the fine arts.
Confident, effective communicators who: Read with discernment and understanding. Compute with accuracy Write with clarity. Think independently. Speak effectively.
Responsible citizens of the local and world communities who: Acknowledge that they can make a difference. Support and participate in local and national affairs. Develop understanding, compassion, and respect for all people Recognize dangers and opportunities in the modern world. Recognize and appreciate the struggles and sacrifices parents make Fulfill family responsibilities. Develop self-confidence and leadership qualities.
Respectful, health-conscious individuals who: Value themselves, others, and all of God's creation. Understand the importance of making healthy choices. Have the knowledge of and appreciation for a variety of physical activities.
Profile last updated: 09/03/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (92704)	School Zip (92704)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	91,176 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	15%	32%
Population Average Age	27 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	4.6 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$49,923	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.9 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	56% / 44%	55% / 45%